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as in impression
a perceptible trace left by pressure one telltale sign that I had been napping was the print left by the chenille bedspread on my cheek

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as in photo
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera we now get our prints developed online

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verb

as in to publish
to produce and release for distribution in printed form the newspaper's motto remains "All the News That's Fit to Print"

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Noun
Available in an aqua bouquet pattern, plus other charming seasonal prints, including cherries and butterflies. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026 The pinafore-style dress was in a twee ditsy print and flowed well past her knees, while a leather belt sat happily on her waist without exerting effort to cinch. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
First printed in our March 2006 issue, the soup is lightly simmered, then blended until completely smooth. Selma Brown Morrow, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026 Emek posters are printed in the low hundreds for a festival serving tens of thousands, and sold for $150 to $250 depending on the variant. Niyaz Pirani, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for print
Recent Examples of Synonyms for print
Noun
  • Hundreds of reporters and photojournalists came to Vietnam to witness the end of a war that had lasted thirty years and in which millions had died, and many recorded their impressions.
    Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Crosby and the Penguins have won more times than not, but Ovi has certainly made an impression on Sid the Kid.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For another hour after his speech, his sixth that day, Magyar smiled for photos with members of the throng.
    Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Wooden's great-granddaughter Cori Anderson sent a photo of her and her daughter dressed in UCLA gear.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That article, by Seth Harp, was adapted from his book, which was to be published shortly after the article.
    Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Since plaintiffs were foreclosed, by Section 230, from arguing that social-media companies are liable for publishing harmful content, lawyers came up with a claim that attempted to sidestep it.
    Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Carlson, who was fired from Fox News in 2023 and commands a large audience on his namesake daily video podcast, is also bringing to his book imprint 21 million followers in the conservative media landscape across his X and YouTube channels combined as of late 2025.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Numerous other celebrities have overseen their own imprints in recent years, including Sarah Jessica Parker,John Legend and Questlove.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Prosecutors said Kamnik also used the state's Justice Network, known as JNET, to obtain hundreds of photographs of women, violating database policies.
    Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Most city kids were smooth-skinned, pale, and spindly, although Xi stands out in photographs as unusually robust, ruddy-cheeked, and well-fed.
    Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Overwater bungalows suspended over turquoise waters are enviable, but even the entry-level rooms and suites impress with private balconies and patios.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Upstairs, the layout and square footage impress and make room for everything from family to guests and hobbies.
    Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • See pics from both events below.
    Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Aaron Pierre is also in the pic.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Her return gives the Sky a notable stamp of confidence from a former player, reflecting the team’s efforts to improve their standing in the league through key investments such as a new training facility.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Last year, on July 13, the cost of a Forever stamp went from 73 cents to its present 78 cents.
    David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026

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“Print.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/print. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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